Moratorium on accepting substance abuse facilities application holds, for now
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 16, 2023–The Lynnwood City Council held a public hearing for the moratorium on accepting applications for substance abuse clinics during their business meeting on June 12. The emergency ordinance, passed back in April, was the city council’s response to being largely blindsided by the opening of Acadia Healthcare’s Lynnwood Comprehensive Treatment Center and its proximity to the Alderwood Boys & […]
Responsibilities of manhood: The investment of Fatherhood
Everywhere you can see advertisements designed to sell you something: A luxury vehicle, vacation, timepiece or the latest technology. Perhaps it’s a professional service or a perfect smile. Very few of these items I would consider investments. Why? Because a vehicle, as beautiful as it may be, is to ride in. The more you drive […]
Lynnwood Police Chief retires after 30 years of service
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 16, 2023—Lynnwood Police Chief Jim Nelson has announced that he is retiring after 30 years of serving the community. His last day is scheduled for July 31. Nelson joined the Lynnwood Police Department on August 1, 1993. Throughout his time with the department, he’s held a variety of roles including detective sergeant, […]
Spruce Park murders were a “gang initiation,” court records state
By: Kienan Briscoe LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 15, 2023—On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Lynnwood Police Department Detectives announced the arrest of three individuals in connection with the Spruce Park homicides that took place on July 14th, 2022. That night, responding officers found two male victims—15-year-old Tidus Goodwin-Linville and 16-year-old Jesus Sanchez Jr.—with life-threatening gunshot wounds in […]
Snohomish County now accepting 2024 Hotel-Motel Grants
Snohomish County, Wash., June, 15, 2023 – Executive Dave Somers announced that Snohomish County is accepting applications for its 2024 annual tourism grant cycle (hotel-motel grants). Applications will be accepted for the grant cycle June 14 through August 23, 2023. The 2024 Hotel-Motel Small Fund total is projected to be $600,000 with project allocation amounts […]
‘We did it!’ Lake Stevens opens new community food bank
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., June 15, 2023—After 45 years operating in the 900 square foot basement of the Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Sophina Nunez, Board President of the Lake Stevens Community Food Bank, cut the ribbon on Wednesday, June 14, to its newly built 10,000 square foot base of operation. “So, here we are cutting the ribbon […]
Family resource center to open second Marysville location
MARYSVILLE, WASH, June 14, 2023 — LINC NW, a community resource center serving Marysville residents and families, is opening a second location. You’re invited to join the grand opening celebration for the LINC NW Nonprofit Hub at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, at its new Jennings Park office, 6915 Armar Rd. Mayor Jon Nehring will […]
Find a Summer Meals Site for kids near you
OLYMPIA — June 14, 2023 —Every year, the federally funded Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides nutritious meals to children living in identified areas or a site of high need. The program is available now through the end of August. Good nutrition is essential for effective learning every day, all year long. Just as learning does not end […]
Where to celebrate Juneteenth in Snohomish County in 2023
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 14, 2023—This year, in support of the Juneteenth Holiday, the Lynnwood Times compiled a list of events and ceremonies taking place around Snohomish County starting the Friday, June 16, through Monday, June 19. The Snohomish County Government is hosting a Juneteenth Flag Raising event on the County Campus on Friday, June […]
An exclusive: Olympus Spa attorney speaks on transgender policy complaint
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 14, 2023—In collaboration with the Lynnwood Times, Jonathan Choe, Discovery Institute Senior Fellow and Journalist, sat down with Olympus Spa attorney, Tracy Tribbet of Pacific Justice Institute on Monday, June 12, where she shared that her client is willing to take his case to the U.S. Supreme Court after a federal judge […]
